18.06.2026 • News
The Clink Charity is delighted to announce that The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton has been awarded their third AA Rosette. The AA Rosette has been recognising outstanding cooking across the UK for over 70 years. Introduced in 1956, it was the UK’s first nationwide scheme dedicated to assessing the quality of food served in restaurants and hotels. Today, it... View post
12.06.2026 • News
Image caption, from left: Sarah MacGregor, Programme Director at Forests With Impact, Lady Val Corbett, Donna-Marie Edmonds and Francesca Barker-Mills, Founder of Coming Home Project We are truly honoured to announce that The Clink Charity have won this year’s prestigious Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Reintegration. During a special awards ceremony at the House of Lords on Tuesday 9th June,... View post
05.06.2026 • News
As spring gives way to summer, and the weather starts to improve, our Gardens at both HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke have started to show us the fruits of our students’ hard work. Our students have been working hard in all weathers to ensure a decent crop of fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the summer. One specific project that... View post
03.06.2026 • News
The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded £50,000 to The Clink Charity to safeguard and strengthen The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton; a life-changing vocational training programme that is equipping people in prison with the skills, qualifications and support they need to build stable lives after release. The Clink Bakery opened in October 2022 at HMP Brixton, next door to... View post
01.05.2026 • Events
Refine your culinary skills with a hands-on masterclass led by our Clink chef trainers at The Clink Café, designed to build technique, confidence and restaurant-quality results. 13th May: Introduction to Bread Making Learn the fundamentals of bread-making, from crafting a classic white loaf to preparing a variety of rolls. This session focuses on essential techniques to achieve reliable consistent results... View post
30.04.2026 • Events
Join us for a special afternoon at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton, hosted by celebrated chef, author and broadcaster Dame Prue Leith on Tuesday 26th May, from 11.30am – 2.30pm. This unique event combines a Prue-inspired afternoon tea, created by our Clink Bakery students, with the opportunity for guests to hear from Prue as she shares stories from her... View post
21.04.2026 • News
Benugo has announced a five-year partnership with The Clink Charity, creating a structured employment pathway for prison leavers into long-term hospitality careers. Beginning in September 2026, the partnership will make Benugo a preferred employment destination for graduates of The Clink’s training programme at HMP Brixton. Participants will gain access to Benugo’s internal training and development framework, mentorship and supporting career... View post
25.03.2026 • Events
Join us for an evening of delicious food at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton on Thursday 23rd April, where we’ll be joined by chef and TV presenter, Andi Oliver. Andi is a regular panel member on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet alongside Jay Rayner as well as a contributor to Radio 4’s award-winning The Food Programme. In 2018 she followed in the... View post
15.01.2026 • Events
The Clink Charity is delighted to be back at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Friday 13th March 2026 for their annual fundraising ball. This time, the evening will be hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Tim Vine alongside our ambassador Vic Laws MBE. Join us from 6.45pm at the champagne reception followed by a delicious meal prepared and served by... View post
15.01.2026 • Events
The Clink Charity is delighted to announce that celebrity chef and ambassador Cyrus Todiwala OBE will be returning to The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton for an evening of food and fundraising for our students on Thursday 12th February. An award-winning chef and long-standing ambassador of The Clink, we are honoured to host Cyrus at Brixton once again following his... View post
03.12.2025 • News
Our students at The Clink Bakery have been busily creating the new festive range of delicious treats and we’re happy to say they are available to order now from our new retail website. This year’s treats include: Medium teatime hamper – £85 Large celebration hamper – £100 Mince pies – £6.50 Prosecco and truffle gift box – £25 Christmas pudding... View post
02.12.2025 • Events
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign is LIVE! From the 2nd to 9th December, The Clink Charity is participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, where every donation will be doubled! As part of this campaign, we are aiming to raise £100,000 to support young people, who could be at risk of offending, at The Clink Café. We are... View post
28.11.2025 • News
We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Clink Charity has won a competitive commercial procurement process to retain our restaurant at HMP Brixton for a further five years. This is the culmination not only of a year of hard work, but of 11 years of reducing reoffending, setting exceptional standards and working side by side with our friends and... View post
